Travelers Sandbox

Author: Nancie

  • Halifax: Nova Center is Born

    Downtown Halifax is changing, and one of those big changes is the Nova Center construction on Argyle Street in the city’s downtown core. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding this new development, and it has changed the character and ambiance of one of Halifax’s best-known bar streets. Welcome to week 293 of Travel Photo Thursday. Let’s…

  • Three Dollar French Fries with a Million Dollar View

    From Queensland Beach I meandered down a windy secondary road that passes through a number of picturesque coves, eventually ending up at Bayswater Beach. Bayswater also boasts lovely white sand, and offers a longer walk and meander along the North Atlantic shore. Welcome to week 292 (9/1/2016) of Travel Photo Thursday. Sorry that we missed…

  • Nova Scotia: Queensland Beach

    Queensland Beach Queensland Beach, steeped in early morning fog, was the first stop on my wander along Nova Scotia’s South Shore last week. Welcome to week 291 of Travel Photo Thursday. Queensland Beach is one of the closest saltwater beaches to Halifax, and my memories include Saturday afternoons of standing room only, and boom boxes…

  • A Few Halifax Photos

    This week we’re in Halifax, and here are a few Halifax photos for your viewing pleasure. Welcome to Week 290 (8/10/2016) of Travel Photo Thursday. I must admit I have not been playing tourist here in Halifax. My priority is spending time with my Dad, and attending to some personal business. However, I have gotten…